Polar Matte 230

Formerly: 60lb. Polar Matte

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60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.

Red River Paper Polar Matte sets a high standard for professional photo matte printing. From its finely tuned coating to its premium base stock, Polar Matte is a go-to choice when image quality matters. The soft white surface offers excellent ink holdout, while its 230gsm weight gives prints a substantial, high-end feel, ideal for portraits, greeting cards, and exhibition-quality photo work. ...continue reading below

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Item	Size	Count Qty.	Each	Price
1877	4"x6"	100	$0.21	$20.55
1878	5"x7"	100	$0.22	$21.55
1897	8"x10"	100	$0.44	$43.95
1896	8"x10"	200	$0.38	$75.60
1870	8.5"x11"	50	$0.53	$26.60
1891	8.5"x11"	100	$0.46	$46.05
1895	8.5"x14"	50	$0.57	$28.30
1882	9"x13"	50	$0.63	$31.35
1889	12"x12"	50	$0.81	$40.65
1875	11"x14"	50	$0.86	$42.80
1875-200	11"x14"	200	$0.73	$146.75
1871	11"x17"	50	$0.88	$43.95
1872	13"x19"	50	$1.08	$54.05
1886	16"x20"	25	$2.21	$55.25
1873	17"x22"	25	$2.45	$61.20
1876	17"x25"	25	$2.49	$62.35
1890	8.5"x25"	25	$1.93	$48.30
1884	6"x38"	30	$1.91	$57.30
1881	13"x38"	15	$4.30	$64.45
1888	17"x100'	3" Core	$0.42*	$59.10
1883	24"x100'	3" Core	$0.41*	$81.55
1898	36"x100'	3" Core	$0.41*	$124.05
1893	44"x100'	3" Core	$0.41*	$151.40
1899	24"x60'	2" Core	$0.40*	$47.95
1900	60"x100'	3" Core	$0.40*	$199.95

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Polar Matte 230 Details & Information

Description

Polar Matte excels with landscapes, black-and-white photography, artwork, design, and more. Its non-reflective surface eliminates glare, allowing fine details and tonal transitions to take center stage.

Benefits:

Bright white tone delivers strong contrast and clean highlights
Produces bold color with smooth tonal transitions
Non-reflective matte surface keeps attention on image detail

Ideal for:

Anyone who likes the subtle non-reflective matte finish
Portraits, B&W photography, landscapes, and more
Graphic arts reproductions, posters, art reproductions
Any inkjet printer

Good To Know:

Ultra smooth, non-reflective surface
Bright white tone
Compatible with both dye and pigment inks
Acid-free base stock and coating
Plain paper back with no logos or markings, suitable for text printing

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* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.

Specifications

Compatible with aqueous and latex inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.

Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
Thickness: 10 mil
Surface: Smooth matte
Printable: Photo and art quality on one side. Back is plain paper suitable for text and light graphics.
Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
Color: Bright white
Type: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
Back: No markings or logos
Optical Brighteners? Yes
Roll Specs
Core: 3"
Outside Diameter: 5"
Roll Specs
Core: 2"
Outside Diameter: 3.75"

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Paper Weight Comparison Scale

80 160 240 320 400

Polar Matte 230 230 GSM

75 GSM
copy paper

230 GSM photo
weight paper

360 GSM heavy
stock weight

20 40 60 80 100 120

Polar Matte 230

20lb
copy paper

60lb photo
weight paper

96lb heavy
stock paper

Compatibility

Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?

Compatible with aqueous and latex inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.

Epson: Yes
Canon: Yes
HP: Yes

* Heavy papers (usually matte / cotton art over 59lb.) may not feed consistently in HP printers. Always test a paper via our sample kit selection before making a significant purchase.

Printer Settings

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Suggested Uses

Use this paper for:

Photo printing
Portfolio production
Books
Calendars
Greeting cards

Wonderful paper, professional & friendly guidance

I jumped into the greeting card production world as a new photographer based on recommendations for Red River Paper. This paper stock (60 lb polar matte) and quality are splendid, and the site is full of very helpful information for professionals and newcomers about printer and ink choices, marginless printing, printer maintenance, etc. I have followed many of their recommendations and never regretted a single one. As my experience grows, I can see that all of the advice I started by following blindly is very well founded.\r\n\r\nIt isn't easy providing guidance to both professionals and amateurs, but Red River Paper has mastered the art.

Verified Buyer

Karen Myers - Jan 08, 2012

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Polar Matte 230 Reviews

Rating Chart 4.9 770 Reviews

My favorite paper

Cassandra Wirt, Aug 23, 2026

My go to for all my printing jobs! The fine surface of the paper makes for fabulous reproductions of my original paintings and drawings. I use this paper with my Epson Surecolor P900 and even other artists admire the quality of the prints. Also I would like to take a moment of appreciation for the impeccable customer service at Red River Paper. My very first order I accidentally chose the wrong size and by the time I called a few hours later, it was almost ready to ship out! They moved so fast I almost didn't make it in time. They are SO on top of everything there! It was so wonderful to talk to A REAL PERSON on the phone about the order. I love Red River Paper!

Excellent Paper!

David Gabbard, Aug 19, 2026

I have been using Red River Paper for all my art prints for a couple of years. They offer the best quality paper and pricing. The shipping is always super fast and packed so well, I never worry about my paper arriving damaged. Highly recommend Red River Paper, they have a huge selection of different types of paper and offer samples so you don't have to commit to buying a large amount of paper and then not liking it. Cannot say enough great things about them. Thank You Red River Paper!

Velvety Rich

Annaliess Trommatter, Aug 14, 2026

I use this paper for my 8x10 and 5x7 prints. The dark and saturated colors almost feel like they are printed on velvet, and still maintain crisp edges and layers.

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Ideal for:

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